Life by Design. Kingdom by Purpose.
From 2 learners in 2021 to 357 today. Chokmah Kempenville is a Gr 1-12 school raising Kingdom builders who discover their God-given "smarts" through academics, vocational training and six world-class faculties.
Learners and growing
Grades from 1-12
Faculty departments
Founded
Our Vision
Every child is born with purpose. We help them find it.
Chokmah exists because we believe every child carries a God-given design. Our school does not just teach subjects; we expose learners to vocational skills from a young age, so they discover their unique "smarts" while building academic excellence and Kingdom character.
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established." — Proverbs 24:3
Kingdom Foundation
A culture shaped by biblical wisdom, service and purpose, woven through everything we do.
Integrity
Honest effort in every classroom, every faculty, every relationship on and off campus.
Care
Small class sizes and intentional mentorship so every learner is known, loved and challenged.
Excellence
Unhurried, age-appropriate excellence in academics, vocational skills and character.
Life by Design
Four phases. One Kingdom journey.
Each learner progresses through four intentional phases of growth, designed to nurture their mind, character and calling at every stage.
Eden Project
A nurturing beginning where learners explore, play and discover who God made them to be.
Focus: Curiosity, play-based learning, motor skills, character seeds
King's Treasury
Building the storehouse of knowledge, skills and godly habits that will serve them for life.
Focus: Academic consolidation, skill discovery, discipline, teamwork
Nehemiah Initiative
Learning to build and rebuild with resilience, leadership and a Kingdom perspective.
Focus: Critical thinking, leadership, vocational exposure, community service
Gates of Influence
Preparing to step into the world as Kingdom builders who lead with wisdom and purpose.
Focus: Specialisation, career pathways, mentorship, Kingdom impact
Our Faculties
Six faculties. Infinite possibilities.
We don't believe TVET is an alternative to academics. At Chokmah, vocational exposure is a life advantage integrated into every learner's journey from a young age.
Why Chokmah?
Academics and vocational skills, designed as one.
Most schools treat TVET as a "Plan B". At Chokmah, vocational exposure is woven into every grade. A Grade 3 learner plants seeds in our Agriculture faculty. A Grade 7 learner codes a robot. A Grade 11 learner runs a real business. This is education that prepares them for life, not just exams.
IEB academic excellence
Full curriculum transitioning to IEB standards from Term 2, 2026.
TVET from Grade 1
Every learner gets hands-on exposure to vocational skills alongside academics.
Kingdom character formation
Daily mentorship, biblical wisdom and life-skills woven into school life.
Our Journey
From 2 learners to 357.
In 2021, Chokmah started with just 2 children and a vision. Today, 357 learners walk through our doors every morning in Kempenville, Cape Town. God has been faithful, and we are just getting started.
The Beginning
Started with 2 learners and a God-given vision to raise Kingdom builders.
Rapid Growth
Expanded to hundreds of learners across Gr 1-12 with 33 staff members.
New Chapter
Launching CISA sports branch, transitioning to IEB, and building 6 faculties.